BAN vs AFG: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 1st ODI

After the completion of the one-off Test, both Bangladesh and Afghanistan will contest the 3 matches ODI series that gets started from Wednesday with Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium hosting all the 3 ODIs and later sides move to Sylhet for 2 matches T20I series.

Match Details:

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI

Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Date & Time: July 5th, at 1:30 PM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for BAN vs AFG, 1st ODI?

It’s the best batting wicket in the country where India has put up a mammoth score of 409 in the 3rd ODI against Bangladesh last year. There is more aid for the seamers here with equal support for the slow bowlers as well. Chasing under the lights is not an easy job hence batting first is a good option.

Recent form:

Bangladesh: Won Won NR Won NR

Afghanistan: Lost Lost Won Lost NR

BAN vs AFG, 1st ODI Probable Winners:

Bangladesh are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for BAN vs AFG, 1st ODI?

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sayed Shirzad / Wafadar Momand

Injury Updates:

Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the Bangladesh squad after recovering from a finger injury.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for 1st ODI?

Top Pick – Batter

The focus is on Najmul Hossain Shanto who scored twin centuries in the Only Test against Afghanistan last month. He had a good tour of England where he scored 196 runs in 3 ODIs against Ireland with the best score of 117.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Shakib Al Hasan is a legend of Bangladesh cricket who has staggering numbers across all formats. The 36-year-old all-rounder has mustered 7132 runs in 232 ODIs and picked up 301 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 29.

Top Pick – Bowler

Rashid Khan is coming into this series with relatively less game experience in the ODI format. Overall, in his 87 ODIs, he has picked up 163 wickets with the best figures of 7 for 18 and scored 1136 runs in 69 innings at an average of close to 20.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Liton Das is a great competitor who can take the game away from the opposition. He has scored 2121 runs in his 69 ODIs at an average of 33.66 which includes 5 centuries and 9 half-centuries.

X-Factor:

Big innings is awaiting from Tamim Iqbal’s willow who hasn’t scored a century since July 2021. The 34-year-old Southpaw has scored 8300 runs in 240 ODIs at an average of 36.72 with the highest score of 158.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for 1st ODI?

1. Liton Das, Tamim Iqbal, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Rashid Khan (vc), Mujeeb ur Rahman

2. Liton Das, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ibrahim Zadran, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mohammad Nabi, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Mustafizur Rahman, Rashid Khan

Pre-Match Analysis:

Bangladesh has named a strong 15-member squad led by Tamim Iqbal. Shakib Al Hasan’s inclusion will further strengthen the side. There is no place for Rony Talukdar, Yasir Ali and Mrityunjay Chaudhary who are all part of the ODI series win that featured against Ireland at neutral venue Chelmsford in May. Taskin Ahmed is fully fit and ready to spearhead the bowling unit. They recalled Naim Sheikh and Afif Hussain which make the batting unit even more formidable. Since December last year, they have played three bilateral series at home and won two of them. They know the home conditions really well and start as favorites for this series.

Afghanistan have tweaked their ODI squad following their 2-1 defeat over Sri Lanka last month. Noor Ahmad who was part of that squad hasn’t been considered for selection whereas emerging spinner Izharulhaq Naveed earns his maiden International call-up. There are a few fresh faces with the likes of Shahidullah, Zia-ur-Rehman, Wafadar Momand, Mohammad Saleem. Fareed Ahmad who picked up 4 wickets in 3 ODIs against Sri Lanka finds his name missing from the squad. Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, Qais Ahmad are part of the 10-member reserves. They are already through to the World Cup without even playing a Qualifier which is an incredible achievement and must consider this series as a preparation for the marquee event.